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From hosting Chicago Burlesque Classes to Black Feminist Study Groups, House of the Lorde invites all willing to share space in an intentionally created setting.

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6 Week Sessions
Drop In Class
The Reading Room
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Burlesque & DRAG classes with 

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Join esteemed burlesque artist Po’Chop for House of the Lorde’s winter offerings, a mix of drop-in classes and a 6-week series rooted in burlesque and drag. Each class is designed to affirm your unique journey, nurture your creativity, and guide you toward deeper embodiment and self-expression.

New 4 week Session starts 
in February 2026. 

Jenn Freeman | Po'Chop Chicago Burlesque performer logo in red marker
A Cartoon of House of the Lorde co-founder Po'Chop drawn by Hannah Rose

two day workshop

  • Uses of the Erotic: Burlesque As Power

    Explore Audre Lorde’s Uses of the Erotic through reading and movement to reveal and reclaim power.

    Starts Jan 11, 2026

    75 US dollars

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In the Works Wednesdays Burlesque and Drag drop in classes in Chicago IL

In the Works Wednesdays is our weekly drop-in class series at House of the Lorde, featuring burlesque and drag workshops that welcome beginners while offering fresh challenges for experienced movers. Each week brings something new to explore.

one on one with Po'Chop

give the gift of self expression

with an House of the Lorde gift card that can be applied to our burlesque & movement class offerings. You choose your amount and the recipient chooses when and how the gift card is redeemed.

Get a gift card for House of the Lorde cost based offerings.
Sarai from Glit Drop a Reading Room regular sitting in House of the Lorde's vestibule. The Readign Room is a Black Feminist Reading Study Group

The Reading Room:
A Black Feminist Study

Join us for our monthly study group where we read and discuss Black Feminist text.

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pop up gatherings

Join us for upcoming workshops, offerings and more

upcoming

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saturday, dec 20 | 2 pm
Rest & Renew
w/ Jamila Kekulah

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Saturday, jan 3 | 3-5 pm
BIPOC Contact Improv

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Wednesday, dec 30 | 6:30 pm
Community Pilates
w/ The Moving Soul

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Saturday, jan 10| 1-3 pm

IN-SITE ART CLASS

This workshop is for anyone who’s thought a better world is possible but wasn’t quite sure what that tangibly meant. The practice of engaging in artmaking utilizes a different part of the brain than talking, and in a time of unprecedented change, it's also time we use all the skills available to us, especially by exercising our creative muscles! This 8-week session will include four (4) bi-weekly in-person meetings separated by a prep week. Each session will focus on one aspect of creating an art piece and build upon the prior session. During each in-person session, you can expect: Discussion on session-specific reflection prompts Breathwork and mindfulness exercises Hands-on artmaking & instructor-led tutorials Light refreshments

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house of the lorde | 2233 S Throop, Suite 502, Chicago IL 60618 773.364.1881 reach.houseofthelorde@gmail.com

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